VIOLENCE REDUCTION NAXALISM
Forces to remain in affected areas beyond March 2026 to prevent Maoists' return, engage with locals
Security forces are preparing a plan to maintain control over Left Wing Extremism-affected regions until 2027. This extends beyond the government's target of eliminating the threat by March 2026. The strategy involves sustained security operations and development initiatives. Central forces will continue patrols and assist in establishing government services in forward bases.
Committed to eliminate Naxalism by March 31, 2026 through relentless and ruthless operations: DG CRPF
India's security forces intensify anti-Naxal operations. The goal is to eliminate Naxalism by March 31, 2026. Operations started in 2014 and have become more focused since 2019. There is a significant reduction in Naxal-affected districts and violent incidents. Many Naxals have surrendered. Security forces are establishing new camps and helipads in former Naxal areas.
From Pashupatinath to Tirupati, Naxals confined to 4 districts: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared that Naxalites, once aiming to spread influence from Nepal to Andhra Pradesh, are now limited to four districts. He credited the CRPF's significant role in combating Naxalism, aiming to eliminate it entirely by March 31, 2026.
2 top Maoists killed, 22 held in major crackdown in Chhattisgarh
In Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, security forces achieved significant success against Maoist insurgents, killing two high-ranking Naxals and arresting twenty-two others in multiple operations. Authorities seized a cache of arms, explosives, and Maoist propaganda. These operations are part of a broader effort to reduce Left-wing extremism, which has seen the number of affected districts decrease significantly.
Number of districts most affected by Left Wing Extremism down to 6 from 12: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the reduction of 'most affected districts' under Left Wing Extremism (LWE) from 12 to 6. Efforts by the Modi government have significantly decreased the total number of LWE-affected districts from 38 to 18, aiming to eradicate Naxalism by March 2026.
Milestone in fight against LWE: 'Most Naxal-affected districts' down from 12 to six, says Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced a significant reduction in the number of districts affected by Naxal violence, now limited to six from the previous twelve. With a focus on eradicating Naxalism completely by March 31, 2026, the government aims to build a secure and prosperous Bharat through relentless development efforts and a targeted approach against left-wing extremism.
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Weapons, violence cannot bring change, peace can: Home Minister Amit Shah's message after Sukma Naxal encounter
Union Home Minister Amit Shah commended security forces on their successful operation in Sukma, Chhattisgarh, where 16 Naxalites were neutralised and a cache of automatic weapons recovered. He reiterated the government's commitment to eradicating Naxalism by March 31, 2026, following specific intelligence-led joint operations.
Naxals trying to expand to new areas without much success: MHA report
The Union Home Ministry reports tough security operations and development initiatives have reduced Naxal violence by 48 percent from 2013 to 2023. Efforts by Naxals to expand into new areas along inter-state borders have been unsuccessful. Deaths of civilians and security forces have decreased by 65 percent over the same period.
Give up arms or face strong action: Amit Shah to Naxals
Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged Naxals in Chhattisgarh to surrender and embrace mainstream life, promising rehabilitation support. He warned of strong action by security forces if they refuse, aiming for a Naxal-free India by 2026. Shah highlighted the success of anti-Naxal operations under the BJP government and the potential for Bastar's tourism growth.
Govt brought down violence in J&K, North-East and Naxal-hit areas by 70 pc in last 10 years: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government reduced violence in Jammu and Kashmir, North-East and Naxal-hit areas. Violence in these areas decreased by 70 percent in the last 10 years. Shah spoke at the 50th All India Police Science Conference. He said India will have one of the fastest criminal justice systems in the world.
LWE-hit districts down to 38 from 120 across 10 states: Shah
In 2024, security forces have killed 237 LWE cadres and seen 723 surrenders with 812 arrests. Union Home Minister Amit Shah credited offensive operations for reducing LWE-affected districts to 38 and emphasized the improved security enabled high voter turnout in Maoist-hit regions.
Naxalism will be completely uprooted in 1-1.5 years, asserts Home Minister Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has urged Naxals to abandon violence and surrender, warning of an all-out operation if they do not comply. He stated that Maoist violence will be eradicated by March 31, 2026. The government plans a welfare scheme for those affected by Naxal violence in Chhattisgarh.
Naxal affected regions constricted to 38 districts by April 2024: MHA to Lok Sabha
Left Wing Extremism violence has decreased significantly, with only 38 districts in nine states affected in 2024, down from 126 districts in 10 states in 2013. Chhattisgarh has the most affected districts, followed by Odisha, Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh. The decrease is attributed to the government's national policy and action plan implemented in 2015. Violence incidents have decreased by 73%, with deaths reduced by 86% since 2010.
Aspirations of 21st-century India far removed from Maoist worldview: MHA
The Indian Home Ministry's annual report states that Maoist violence has hindered development in many parts of the country for decades. The report emphasizes the need for civil society and media to pressure the Naxals to abandon violence and join the mainstream. It also highlights that the socio-economic and political landscape of 21st-century India is vastly different from the Maoist worldview.
CRPF establishes three new bases in LWE hit areas of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand
The bases in Chhattisgarh are located in Dubbakonta under Chintagupha police station jurisdiction in Sukma and Nambi that lies within the Usoor police station limits in Bijapur.
Violence, deaths by Naxals reduced significantly: MHA report
In comparison to 2019, the 2020 also saw the same level of violence with marginal decline (670 to 665) in incidents of violence and the resultant deaths by 9 per cent (202 to 183). The casualties to security forces declined by 17 per cent (52 to 43).
Number of left-wing extremism districts down to 46; violence by 70%: Nityananda Rai
The incidents of LWE violence had reduced by 70% to 509 in 2021 compared with the 2018-19 period. The number of deaths due to LWE, too, was drastically down to 147 in 2021 from 1,005 in 2010, Rai said.
3,749 killed in Maoists violence in 10 states in 9 years: MHA
Over 3,700 people were killed in Naxal violence in 10 states, the highest in Chhattisgarh, in the last nine years, the Ministry of Home Affairs said in its annual report.
Reduction in incidents of Naxal violence in country, scenario improving: MHA
The Left Wing Extremism (LWE) scenario has been consistently improving over the years both in terms of violence and geographical spread, the Home Ministry said.
Elections 2019: Tale of 2 neighbouring state battling extremism in red corridor and its impact
As elections approach, extremism in Bihar and Jharkhand, which was carved out in November 2000, becomes a cause for worry for police and administration officials.
Naxal violence down by 35 per cent: Rajnath Singh
Naxal violence in the country has come down by 35 per cent due to efforts of security forces, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said.
Violence declined, Naxal killing increased in 3 years: Govt
He further said that an increase of 78 per cent (228 to 406) was also witnessed in the "killing" of Maoist cadres during the same period, as compared to the preceding three years (July 2011-June 2014).
Visible improvement in security scenario in country in last 4 yrs: MHA
This was made possible due to sustained action against terrorists and negotiations with extremists groups which abide by the Constitution, the MHA said.
Maoists area of influence shrinks; 44 districts removed from affected list: Union Home Secy
Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba said the geographical spread of the LWE violence has shrunk significantly in the last four years due to a multi-pronged strategy.
Chhattisgarh manifesto: Congress chooses populism over pragmatism to woo farmers, SCs
The party has announced a substantial hike in paddy procurement price, free power supply to farmers, crop loans to peasants at 0% interest rate.
Chhattisgarh: Congress offers sops to farmers in poll manifesto
Free 35 kg rice a month, free power supply to farmers, crop loans to peasants at zero per cent interest rate are among the sops promised by Congress in its manifesto for Chhattisgarh assembly elections scheduled this month.
Over 7,500 central forces troops deployed in Andhra Pradesh
The Centre has deployed over 7,500 central paramilitary force personnel in Andhra Pradesh to assist the local police in law and order duties.
Government goes ahead with Bharat Rural Livelihood Foundation
This is the first major initiative of the government to seriously engage with corporate India on Naxals.
More needs to be done on internal security front: Manmohan Singh
Manmohan Singh today said the recent blasts in Pune were a reminder that more needed to be done to improve internal security.
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